OSHA Inspection: ZAMPERLA INC.

Issued

May 20, 1997

Abate by

Jun 30, 1997

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

May 20, 1997

Abate by

Jun 19, 1997

Penalty

Initial $2,100 · Current $700 Reduced

General-duty citation text

Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety & Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from
recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to
employees in that employees were exposed to: A fall hazard
a) Warehouse and outside storage area.
During interviews, employer and employees stated that employees were
standing on forks of
forklift truck raised to a height of approximately 17-18 feet to change
light bulbs and retrieve
parts on upper storage shelving without the use of an appropriate safety
platform. Employees
were exposed to the hazard of falling 17-18 feet to the concrete ground as
fall protection was
not provided.
Violation observed on or about 03/05/97.
Abatement Notes:
Among others, one suitable method for abating this hazardous condition is
1) Utilize only
platforms designed for use in elevating personnel with forklifts. These
platforms must meet the
requirements set forth in ANSI/ASME B56.1-1993. 2) Train all employees
about the hazards
of falls associated with improper elevating methods, and the proper
application and use of safety
platforms.n

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

Jun 30, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $525 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

May 19, 1997

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $200 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

Jun 2, 1997

Penalty

Initial $1,050 · Current $525 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

May 19, 1997

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

May 16, 1997

Penalty

Initial $600 · Current $300 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

May 16, 1997

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

Jun 30, 1997

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $5,000 Reduced

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

May 16, 1997

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

May 19, 1997

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

Jun 30, 1997

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

May 19, 1997

Issued

May 13, 1997

Abate by

May 16, 1997